Paid Auto Body Technician Apprentice - STEP & I-CAR Path

Thurgood Industries, INC.; Greeley, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from Day One

Mentorship from experienced technicans

I-CAR Certification path

Job summary

Crash Champions presents the Skills Training Education Program (STEP), a full-time, paid apprenticeship-style path to a long-term collision repair career through hands-on training and mentorship across the U.S. As part of STEP, you will receive daily hands-on instruction, mentorship from experienced technicians, and a route to I-CAR Weld Certification and more, with benefits from Day One.

Responsibilities include vehicle disassembly, repair planning, and reassembly, plus MIG welding training and

Qualifications

• 18+ ready to work full-time (40 hours/week).
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• A valid driver's license.
• Willingness to learn, work hard, and be part of a team.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred (not required).

Responsibilities

• Vehicle disassembly, repair planning, and reassembly.
• Plastic bumper, dent, and panel repair techniques.
• Structural damage identification and anchoring setup.
• MIG welding and other joining techniques.
• Filler work, metal shaping, and refinishing prep.
• Shop safety, communication, and teamwork fundamentals.
• Completion of I-CAR certifications.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Manual dexterity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MIG welding

Job description

Crash Champions presents the Skills Training Education Program (STEP), a full-time, paid apprenticeship-style path to a long-term collision repair career through hands-on training and mentorship across the U.S. As part of STEP, you will receive daily hands-on instruction, mentorship from experienced technicians, and a route to I-CAR Weld Certification and more, with benefits from Day One.

Responsibilities include vehicle disassembly, repair planning, and reassembly, plus MIG welding training and